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R&B Singer, Mykal Kilgore
Born	(1983-08-21) August 21, 1983 (age 41) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter

Mykal Kilgore (born August 21, 1983) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for his powerful voice and his work in theatre. His first album, A Man Born Black, was released in 2019.

Early Life and Education

Mykal Kilgore was born in Orlando, Florida, and grew up there. He later attended Florida State University.

Music and Theatre Career

Mykal Kilgore has performed in many theatre productions. He was part of shows like Motown: The Musical and Hair. He also appeared in The Wiz Live! on television.

In 2025, Mykal Kilgore was cast as the Cowardly Lion in a touring show of The Wiz. He performed in the show for three weeks. After that, he was replaced by his understudy.

Debut Album and Awards

Kilgore released his first album, A Man Born Black, in 2019. This album was very popular. It reached number two on the iTunes R&B music charts. It also appeared on five different Billboard charts.

In 2020, Kilgore received an NAACP Image Award nomination. This award was for Outstanding New Artist. He was also nominated for New Artist of the Year by SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards.

The song "Let Me Go" was a main song from A Man Born Black. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2021. This was for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Discography

Studio Albums

• A Man Born Black (2019)

Acting Credits

Theatre Performances